Process Development Engineer II

Overview

Process Development Engineer II
Develop cost effective, efficient, and high-quality process build instructions for electrical harness and electro-mechanical assemblies. Interface with pre-production and production cross-functional teams to ensure developed processes, tools and equipment produce a production-ready product.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Process Development Engineer II:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Develop Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI).
• Create routings and BOMS in an ERP & MES system.
• Ensures drawings, specifications, work instructions and test processes meets customer & company requirements.
• Interacts with customers to obtain and provide technical information.
• Create reports and status project updates.
• Create labor standard hours/Time-Standards.
• Interpret engineering and technical information.
• Designs wire harness build board and coordination of test requirements.
• Creates and maintains new design data.
• Supports implementation/evolution of ERS, DPD and MBD.
• Supports Engineering & Manufacturing technology roadmap.
• Research and review specifications for RFQs (Request for Quotes).
• Performs tooling reviews and capability analysis.
• Develops, reviews, and approves quoted bill of materials & cost analysis.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) and at least 4-7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge, skills and understanding of the principles and practice of engineering.
• Experience and understanding of all applicable electrical & energy codes, i.e. NFPA
  70E, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, LEED, etc. is a definite plus.
• Able to identify and resolve pre-production issues systematically.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS or Catia software to interpret model-based definition.
• Experience with wire harness 2D and 3D design, wire harness installation drawings, and build board creation, wiring diagrams.
• General wire harness analysis, testing and qualification experience.
• Wire harness component selection and qualification experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace specifications and experience executing DoD contracts a plus.
• Capability to solve complex design problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to work with teams with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding full-production environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong sense of personal accountability and drive to succeed.
• PLM experience/Creation and Maintenance.
• Fiber Optics assembly/development experience a definite plus.
• Lean Manufacturing & Visual Factory experience is a plus.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

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